Led Zeppelin to reform with new lead singer

BBC News ^ | 28th October 2008 | BBC News

[the scotsman]

'Rock legends Led Zeppelin are planning to tour and record but without frontman Robert Plant.

Bassist John Paul Jones told BBC Radio Devon that a new singer was being sought after Plant ruled himself out.

The last time the band performed together was at the O2 arena in London in December 2007.

Speculation has since been rife that the surviving members of the band, with Jason Bonham, son of their late drummer John Bonham, would go back on the road.

Jones, speaking at a guitar show in Exeter, Devon said: "We are trying out a couple of singers.

"We want to do it. It's sounding great and we want to get on and get out there." '

[magritte]

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[magritte]

Paul is fronting Queen these days...magritte

[KevinB]

I was just thinking that Larry the Beast and Yoko Ono should form a band together when something that looked like a walrus walked in front of the camera. Or am I just hallucinating?

[JZelle]

Grecthen Wilson

[hout8475]

I'd pick David Coverdale.

[thefactor]

what about tenile? surely the captain ruled that relationship.

[tatsinfla]

would have to have plant for me to pay...wouldn’t be nearly the same...

[HenpeckedCon]

I would pick the lead singer of the Butthole Surfers. He did a great job on “Hairway to Steaven.”

[MarkL]

I know what you mean. I was excited to learn that Yes was going to be on tour, but when Rick Wakeman pulled out, due to health issues, I was seriously bummed out, but then when they announced his son would be playing in Ricks place, I thought, OK, I can live with that.

Then it was announced that the tour was going to be canceled, due to Jon Anderson's respiratory failure, not a good thing for anyone, especially a vocalist. Well, I just hoped that Jon and Rick get better, and maybe I'd be able to see Yes again someday. But then it was announced that Yes was going to go on tour, but without Jon! It was one thing for Yes to tour when Jon wasn't a part of the band, but this just is not right.

Mark

[MarkL]

And let's not forget the classic line by Jeff Beck... "Rod Stewart and I have a 'love-hate' relationship: Rod loves me, and I hate him."

Mark

[MarkL]

David Coverdale?

I thought it, but couldn't bring myself to say or post it...

Mark

[Lazamataz]

Led Zeppelin to reform with new lead singer

Might I suggest Rick Astley?

[MarkL]

Paul Rogers formally of Free and Bad Company still has a kick ass rock voice.He might do.

Sorry, but he's on the road as the lead singer for Queen, replacing Freddie Mercury. No, I'm not kidding. BTW, does anyone know if John Deacon is playing bass with them again?

Mark

[sonic109]

With Rod Stewart ..amazing band..Mick Waller , Nickey Hopkins and Ron wood on bass..What a crew..I’ve seen Jeff Beck with every band he has had over the years.He’s STILL amazing , fresh and innovative on guitar.

[Drumbo]

I’ve seen Jeff Beck with every band he has had over the years.He’s STILL amazing ...

Does that include the combo with Tal Wilkenfeld on bass and Vinnie on drums? Wow, I'd love to see this outfit up close - Super-amazing! Jeff rules and Tal is Jaco incarnate and a lovely lass.

Jeff, Vinnie & Tal

[weegee]

Rock and Roll PING.

[weegee]

Got a replacement singer in mind?

Didn't the 5 Neat Guys sing Stairway To Heaven?

[weegee]

Rod Stewart, Ron Wood, and Ian McLagen are supposed to stage a Faces reunion tour in 2009.

[dennisw]

You have no idea how many kids love Led Zeppelin. I teach guitar for a living so I see it everyday. The video game GuitarHero has created a whole new generation of classic rock fans. Watch as ACDC sells out across the country. Zeppelin is probably the most revered band out there—far exceeding the Beatles or the Stones, or any new band. Modern rock is pretty lame, even to the kids. Outside of the Foo Fighters, there aren’t many rock bands at all that kids like. They all like the classic stuff. Unless they are little emo fruitcakes.

That's great news. They have to give up that stupid rap/hip hop/hoodlum music and get with something that's part of their cultural inheritance

[Huck]

Yeah. I mean, the kids I meet are all guitar students, so it’s probably a skewed sample, but it is encouraging. That video game Guitar Hero has been a tremendous boon to the guitar industry. It has led many, many kids to take up the guitar for real.